Seamanship Combat Specialist

New Zealand Defence Force; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization is seeking Seamanship Combat Specialists to join their Navy ships in the United Kingdom. This role involves significant time at sea, where you will perform ship driving, firefighting, and boarding operations. Ideal candidates should be ready for extensive training and development. Opportunities for career progression and peacekeeping missions are also available as you advance through the ranks. If you are passionate about maritime operations and defense, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct ship driving and lookout duties.
• Experience in handling small arms and firefighting equipment.
• Willingness to undergo extensive training at sea.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship driving and lookout duties on the ship's bridge.
• Perform replenishments at sea, transferring fuel and equipment.
• Assist in firefighting and boarding operations.

Skills

Ship driving

Firefighting

Small arms handling

Job description

Following your initial training, you will spend the majority of your career at sea to first consolidate and then develop your skills. Postings ashore and at sea will follow and professional training with further training assisting with your professional development and career progression. There are opportunities for Seamanship Combat Specialists on all Navy Ships, whether they are carrying out long range combat missions or patrolling New Zealand's territorial waters. Peacekeeping opportunities as part of a deployed force are also available as your career progresses up the ranks.

During a typical day in the life of a Seamanship Combat Specialist you would expect to:

• Conduct Ship driving and look out duties on the ship’s bridge
• Conduct Replenishments at Sea (transfer of fuel and equipment between ships at sea)
• Crew the ship’s RHIB during Man Overboard drills
• Be a member of a ship’s firefighting team
• Conduct Boarding and ship Protection Operations
• Fire a .50 calibre machine gun and other small arms weapons
• Assist other members of the ship in the use of small arms weapons